PSA: My neighbor's comment about my 'fancy' grocery store run made me feel dumb

She saw my bags and said, 'You know, the stuff at the Hispanic market on 5th Street is half the price for the same peppers and onions.' I'd been paying $4 for a single bell pepper at the chain place. Anyone have a go-to ethnic market for cheap produce?

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murphy.ruby22d ago

That's a solid tip about the Vietnamese markets for herbs. What's the best way to figure out which ethnic market near you has the best deals on what? Do you just have to try them all, or is there a trick to it?

aaron38422d ago

Oof, that's the worst feeling. I've totally been there, getting that little jab about overspending. The Hispanic markets are a total game changer for produce, way cheaper and the stuff is usually fresher too. I hit up the Vietnamese market for herbs and greens, it's like a quarter of the supermarket price. Don't feel dumb, the chain stores just have better marketing to make you think that's the only option.